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► Episode Notes: Who would write the PlayingFTSE newsletter (if we had one)? Find out in this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! For those that don’t know, Steve D became a Dad this week! So we’ve got a very special episode to market the occasion – an interview with the guys at Chit Chat Money! Brett and Ryan are joining the Steves to talk about their experiences as podcasters and finance YouTubers, as well...

► Episode Notes: ► What We Consumed This Week:Slicenomics: https://youtu.be/mH_Lfc7wbnU?si=gxUrU6jmUmWUZTB- AJ Bell Autumn Statement https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R7rVcGLhZOyiuB1JO340L ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are man...

► Episode Notes: Who’s been buying smart plugs – and who’s been getting them for free?! Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are talking investing this week. Steve W has a REIT and a macroeconomic update and Steve D is looking at two companies that reported earnings recently. In consumption news this week, both Steves have been looking at understanding well-known businesses a...

► Episode Notes: Where’s Steve D taking his window cleaner? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are talking this week about some of their favourite things. But first, it’s consumption time! Steve W has been listening to the Barron’s Streetwise Podcast again – with a UK stock recommendation to boot! Steve D is taking a slightly different theme this week, but he’s still got ple...

► Episode Notes: What’s been going on in Steve D’s bedroom this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! The Steves are here to talk about Apple’s growth, PayPal’s future, and the earnings from a REIT that Steve D owns. They were also here to talk about Kraft Heinz’s margins and a REIT Steve W likes, but those will have to wait until next week. In consumption news, Steve D has been liste...

► Episode Notes: What does Steve D think of Rory Stewart? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are in to talk about a big week in the US stock market. With Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta all reporting earnings, there’s a lot to get through! In this week’s consumption news, Steve D has been learning about politics with a former Labour politician and a former Conservative MP. Steve...

► Episode Notes: Who’s spent the whole week sitting on planes? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Paul, Steve, and Steve are in this week talking about earnings! We’re looking at Croda from the UK, ASML from the Netherlands, and Tesla from the US.  First, though, it’s the Piper Sandler Teen Survey. Steve D’s been looking at what the 13-18 year olds in the States are spending their money on,...

► Episode Notes: What parenting rite of passage has Steve W been through this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This week, Steve and Steve are in to talk about the news. There’s also a stock for Paul even though, in one of the smaller surprises for the week, there’s no Paul. We’re starting off with what we’ve been consuming. Steve D has been doing the decent thing and listening to pe...

► Episode Notes: What does Steve W not wear during sex? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Paul is back this week and there’s a lot to catch up on. He’s got a new tattoo – where is it and what is it of? It turns out, this week, that all of the PlayingFTSE team have been listening to the same podcast. It’s The Memo, with Howard Marks – but what’s the latest episode about? After what we’ve...

► Episode Notes: Whose digestive system went on strike this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s the start of Q4 and Steve D and Steve W are in to look at how the year’s been going and what might be in store for the rest of 2023. Plus, they’ve got Nike’s earnings and the answers to some of your questions. First of all, it’s time for a portfolio review. Steve W has had a quiet three...

► Get Free SharesWebull: https://www.webull-uk.com/s/9sLukBcojI7B3Pl3GITrading 212: https://www.trading212.com/invite/FfWDllxM ► Episode Notes: Where has Steve D been finishing lately? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! This week, the Steves are talking about investing platforms, bank accounts, acquisitions, and FTSE 100 stocks. There’s a lot to talk about. First up, though, it’s consumptio...

► Episode Notes: Who’s been impressing the Steves with “proper cricket shots”? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! It’s been an interesting week in the financial world and Steve and Steve are here to talk about the things that have been catching their eye. Things like Arm’s IPO, Adobe’s earnings, and Monzo’s new investment products. But we’re starting with things we’ve been consuming. Ste...

► Episode Notes: Who’s wrong so often they should change their name to ‘Steve?’ Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are talking stocks and sports again this week. England might have faded away horribly in the cricket, but our show is still pushing on regardless. Synthomer was Steve W’s pick for JKR’s competition at the mid-point of the year and it’s been a disaster. But wi...

► Episode Notes: It’s promotion and relegation time! Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! With the cricket season coming to an end, Steve W’s club are in battles at either ends of various divisions. But who are the winners and losers from the latest FTSE reshuffle? Brian Feroldi has a list of investing lessons that he’s learned the hard way. But what do the Steves think of them? Lastly, Steve D h...

► Episode Notes: Who’s been buying houses lately? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are talking about tech this week – there’s an IPO and three lots of earnings to go over. In general, it’s been a good week in the stock market for both of them. First up it’s Arm holdings. This is a company that isn’t about to be a FTSE 100 stock and the Steves find it hard to blame them,...

► Episode Notes: Why did Steve D have to pull over this week? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! There’s been a lot going on this week – Steve D’s been buying cheese and Steve W’s been watching cricket. But we’ve also got the latest news from the UK, as well as earnings from Adyen, Admiral, and Tencent. We’re starting off with the latest macroeconomic news from the UK. Inflation has been co...

► Episode Notes: Which stock is the one that got away from Steve D and Steve W? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s back to business as usual on this week’s PlayingFTSE show. We’re looking at stocks and earnings from the last seven days and we’ve got five companies on our radar. First is AirBnB. At $130 stock had a dip after its earnings call last week, but which Steve is keen to buy an...

► Episode Notes: With Steve W away in Cornwall this week, we're taking a break from the usual earnings roundups and the Bank of England's latest interest rate increases. Instead, we've got something a little bit different. We sat down to chat with Jamie from Stocks and Savings about some unfamiliar topics -- investing, personal finance, and cricket! As a former equity research analyst...

► Episode Notes: This week, our show is a pretty straightforward one. We’re looking at earnings from the big digital advertising players in the US and answering some questions from our viewers about UK stocks. But first, we’re having a list of our wins and losses from the last few weeks. Highlights include the FED’s interest rate decision, the fourth Ashes Test, and Forterra’s dividend announcemen...

► Episode Notes: Who does Steve D look up to? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Steve and Steve are in this week to talk about UK inflation and US corporate earnings. But first, there are a couple of things to get out of the way. We’ve had some questions from HullInvestor, about who the Steves look up to and what they see as their best and worst investments have been. The answers might...

► Episode Notes: What does Steve W do when he can’t sleep? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s the start of earnings season again, so Steve D and Steve W are here to talk about it. On our show today, we’ve got two UK stocks and four US financials. First up, it’s DS Smith – the FTSE 100’s premier box-making organisation. With a P/E of 8 and a dividend yield above 7, is this a boring box...

► Episode Notes: Which number is bigger: 7 or 4? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! Steve D and Steve W are in this week to talk about the Ashes, the whereabouts of Paul, and the stock market this week. Why has the FTSE 100 been going down every day this week? We’re starting with a question for Paul (who we thought might be here) With dividends yielding 4% and bank accounts returning 7%, wh...

► Episode Notes: Which obvious joke has Steve W been making this week? Find out on this week’s Playing FTSE Show! We’re at the halfway point for the year and Steve and Steve are in to talk about how things have been going. Stand by for our winners and losers, UK winners and losers and some prediction updates. First up, it’s portfolio review time. Steve D’s been on operation slim down and Steve W’s...

► Episode Notes: Who’s had a birthday this week? Find out in this week’s PlayingFTSE Show! It’s a very UK-centric episode this week, with Steve and Steve ready to talk about the latest news around interest rates. There’s good news for savers, bad news for debtors, and confusing news for ISA investors. With interest rates up to 5%, there are some nice opportunities to earn a return on cash, either...

► Episode Notes: The indices are up this week, but whose portfolio is down? Find out on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast! Paul, Steve, and Steve are in the house for this week’s show. But blink and you might miss them, because Paul is a busy fella these days! Steve and Steve are starting off with the latest from Vodafone. The FTSE 100 laggard has agreed to merge its UK operations with Three, which...